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Feature: Changes in Racial Gaps in Retirement Security over Time

Douglas Elmendorf and Karen Dynan find a large wealth disparity between White and Black families nearing retirement age, and notable wealth declines for both groups between 2001 and 2019.

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Feature: Recovering from COVID

James Stock finds that COVID-19 recovery was unprecedented in its rapid speed but still introduced or accelerated structural economic changes, including to the labor force.

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Feature: Efficacy of Text Messaging in Activating Hard-to-Reach Voters

Latanya Sweeney finds that text message reminders can effectively boost engagement and registration accuracy among hard-to-reach voters.

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Feature: The Global Distribution of Authorship in Economics Journals

Dani Rodrik finds that Western and Northern European authors are overrepresented in economics journals by an order of magnitude compared to authors based in low-income countries.

Harvard Kennedy School faculty disseminate their research in working publications and papers that contribute to public knowledge and fuel policy innovation. This list features recent faculty publications, including journal articles, books, edited volumes, research papers, and public testimony.

Faculty Publications

Containing the Atom: Sociotechnical Imaginaries and Nuclear Power in the United States and South Korea

Jasanoff, Sheila, and Sang-Hyung Kim. "Containing the Atom: Sociotechnical Imaginaries and Nuclear Power in the United States and South Korea." Minerva: A Review of Science, Learning & Policy 47.2 (June 2009): 119-146.

A Focused Approach to Society's Grand Challenges

Branscomb, Lewis M. "A Focused Approach to Society's Grand Challenges." Issues in Science and Technology 25.4 (Summer 2009): 61-66.

Investing in the People Who Make Government Work

Bilmes, Linda J. "Investing in the People Who Make Government Work." Federal Manager. Summer 2009.

Shot by the Messenger: Partisan Cues and Public Opinion Regarding National Security and War

Baum, Matthew A. "Shot by the Messenger: Partisan Cues and Public Opinion Regarding National Security and War." Political Behavior 31.2 (June 2009): 157-186.

The Illusion of Equality: The Educational Consequences of Blinding Weak States, For Example

Pritchett, Lant, and Martina Viarengo. "The Illusion of Equality: The Educational Consequences of Blinding Weak States, For Example." Center for Global Development Working Paper 178 and Harvard Program on Education Policy and Governance (PEPG) Working Paper 09-03, June 2009.

Experimentation in Criminal Justice Agencies: Timing is Everything

Braga, Anthony A. "Experimentation in Criminal Justice Agencies: Timing is Everything." Academy of Experimental Criminology Newsletter. June 2009, 3-4.

Symposium: China's Environment: The Local and Global Benefits of Green Tax Policies in China

Cao, Jing, Mun S. Ho, and Dale W. Jorgenson. "Symposium: China's Environment: The Local and Global Benefits of Green Tax Policies in China." Review of Environmental Economics and Policy 3.2 (Summer 2009): 189-208.

Remarks at the Celebration for Padma Desai, Columbia Rotunda, Low Library, Columbia University

Jorgenson, Dale W. "Remarks at the Celebration for Padma Desai, Columbia Rotunda, Low Library, Columbia University." Journal of Comparative Economics 37.2 (June 2009): 196-197.

Vertical Networks, Integration, and Connectivity

Dogan, Pinar. "Vertical Networks, Integration, and Connectivity." Journal of Economics and Management Strategy 18.2 (Summer 2009): 347-392.

Yet Another Tale of Two Cities: Buenos Aires and Chicago

Campante, Filipe R., and Edward L. Glaeser. "Yet Another Tale of Two Cities: Buenos Aires and Chicago." NBER Working Papers 15104, June 2009.

Introduction to the Issue

Stavins, Robert N., Carlo Carraro, and Charles Kolstad. "Introduction to the Issue." Review of Environmental Economics and Policy 3.2 (Summer 2009): 145-146.

Prudent Privatization

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Prudent Privatization." Government Finance Review 25.3 (June 2009): 95-96.

Do Race and Fairness Matter in Generosity? Evidence from a Nationally Representative Charity Experiment

Fong, Christina M., and Erzo F.P. Luttmer. "Do Race and Fairness Matter in Generosity? Evidence from a Nationally Representative Charity Experiment." NBER Working Papers 15064, June 2009.

The Mexico Competitiveness Report

Hausmann, Ricardo, Emilio Lozoya Austin, and Irene Mia, eds. The Mexico Competitiveness Report. World Economic Forum, 2009.

Growth Diagnostic: Mexico

Hausmann, Ricardo, and Bailey Klinger. Growth Diagnostic: Mexico. The Mexico Competitiveness Report. Ed. Ricardo Hausmann, Emilio Lozoya Austin, and Irene Mia. World Economic Forum, 2009, 31-48.

Possible Impacts of Global Climate Change Policy on Mexico and Other Developing Countries
in Coming Years

Frankel, Jeffrey A. Possible Impacts of Global Climate Change Policy on Mexico and Other Developing Countries in Coming Years. The Mexico Competitiveness Report. Ed. Ricardo Hausmann, Emilio Lozoya Austin, and Irene Mia. World Economic Forum, 2009, 49-56.

Mexico’s Impact on the US Labor Market: A Reason to Renegotiate NAFTA?

Lawrence, Robert Z. Mexico’s Impact on the US Labor Market: A Reason to Renegotiate NAFTA? The Mexico Competitiveness Report. Ed. Ricardo Hausmann, Emilio Lozoya Austin, and Irene Mia. World Economic Forum, 2009, 57-62.

Producing Superstars for the Economic Mundial: The Mexican Predicament with Quality of Education

Pritchett, Lant, and Martina Viarengo. Producing Superstars for the Economic Mundial: The Mexican Predicament with Quality of Education. The Mexico Competitiveness Report. Ed. Ricardo Hausmann, Emilio Lozoya Austin, and Irene Mia. World Economic Forum, 2009, 71-90.

Measuring Discrimination in Education

Hanna, Rema, and Leigh Linden. "Measuring Discrimination in Education." NBER Working Papers 15057, June 2009.

Addressing the Risks of Climate Change: The Politics of the Policy Options

Kamarck, Elaine. "Addressing the Risks of Climate Change: The Politics of the Policy Options." The U.S. Climate Task Force, June 2009.

The Blind Man and the Elephant in the Room: Robert Lieberman and the Israel Lobby

Mearsheimer, John J., and Stephen M. Walt. "The Blind Man and the Elephant in the Room: Robert Lieberman and the Israel Lobby." Perspectives on Politics 7.2 (June 2009): 259-273.

Common Ownership of the Earth as a Non-Parochial Standpoint: A Contingent Derivation of Human Rights

Risse, Mathias. "Common Ownership of the Earth as a Non-Parochial Standpoint: A Contingent Derivation of Human Rights." European Journal of Philosophy 17.2 (June 2009): 277-304.

Attracting Visionaries: The Key To Meeting Global Policy Challenges

Ellwood, David. "Attracting Visionaries: The Key To Meeting Global Policy Challenges." The Washington Times, June 1, 2009.

Allophilia: Moving Beyond Tolerance in the Classroom

Pittinsky, Todd L. "Allophilia: Moving Beyond Tolerance in the Classroom." Childhood Education 85.4 (Summer 2009): 212-215.

Community Perceptions of Police Crime Prevention Efforts: Using Interviews in Small Areas to Evaluate Crime Reduction Strategies

Braga, Anthony A., and Brenda J. Bond. "Community Perceptions of Police Crime Prevention Efforts: Using Interviews in Small Areas to Evaluate Crime Reduction Strategies." Evaluating Crime Reduction Initiatives (Crime Prevention Studies Vol. 24). Ed. Johannes Knutsson and Nick Tilley. Criminal Justice Press, 2009, 85-119.

A New Red Line For Iran

Allison, Graham. "A New Red Line For Iran." Washington Post, June 1, 2009.

That's Funny

Behn, Robert. "That's Funny." Bob Behn's Public Management Report. June 2009.

Social Security Policy in a Changing Environment

Brown, Jeffrey R., David A. Wise, and Jeffrey B. Liebman., eds. Social Security Policy in a Changing Environment. University of Chicago Press, 2009.

Review of When Things Fall Apart

Hanna, Rema. Review of When Things Fall Apart, Journal of Economic Literature, 47.2, June 2009.

Hard Decisions on Soft Power: Opportunities and Difficulties for Chinese Soft Power

Nye, Jr., Joseph S., and Wang Jisi. "Hard Decisions on Soft Power: Opportunities and Difficulties for Chinese Soft Power." Harvard International Review. Summer 2009.

North Korea Won't Fire Nuke. . .but Could Sell One to Osama

Allison, Graham. "North Korea Won't Fire Nuke. . .but Could Sell One to Osama." The Sun (England), May 28, 2009.

Obama's Fuel-Efficiency Plan? Not So Efficient

Stavins, Robert N. "Obama's Fuel-Efficiency Plan? Not So Efficient." NPR.org, May 20, 2009.

Criminal Prosecution as a Deterrent to Health Care Fraud

Sparrow, Malcolm K. "Criminal Prosecution as a Deterrent to Health Care Fraud." Testimony to the Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs, U.S. Senate, May 20, 2009.

Policing Los Angeles Under a Consent Decree: The Dynamics of Change at the LAPD

Stone, Christopher, Todd Foglesong, and Christine M. Cole. "Policing Los Angeles Under a Consent Decree: The Dynamics of Change at the LAPD." Program in Criminal Justice Policy and Management Working Paper Series, Harvard Kennedy School, May 2009.

Demanding a Supply of Good Government: A Coalition for the Reform of the State?

Grindle, Merilee S. Demanding a Supply of Good Government: A Coalition for the Reform of the State? Leadership and Governance in Small States: Getting Development Right. Ed. Winston Dookeran and Akhil Malaki. VDM Verlag, 2009.

Is India a Flailing State?: Detours on the Four Lane Highway to Modernization

Pritchett, Lant. "Is India a Flailing State?: Detours on the Four Lane Highway to Modernization." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP09-013, May 2009.

Taking Democracy to the People

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Taking Democracy to the People." Globe and Mail (Canada), May 13, 2009.

Can Improved Stoves Improve Health?

Hanna, Rema. "Can Improved Stoves Improve Health?" India Express, May 12, 2009.

A De-globalised World?

Rodrik, Dani. "A De-globalised World?" Business Standard, May 12, 2009.

Statement of Nicholas Burns Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Burns, Nicholas. "Statement of Nicholas Burns Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations." Testimony Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate, May 6, 2009.

Isomorphism and the Limits to African Public Financial Management Reform

Andrews, Matthew. "Isomorphism and the Limits to African Public Financial Management Reform." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP09-012, May 2009.

How Business Can Stand Tall Again

Gergen, David. "How Business Can Stand Tall Again." Fortune. May 4, 2009.

The Sacco-Vanzetti Affair: America on Trial

Temkin, Moshik. The Sacco-Vanzetti Affair: America on Trial. Yale University Press, 2009.

The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World

Heifetz, Ronald A., Marty Linsky, and Alexander Grashow. The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World. Harvard Business Press, 2009.

Governing Innovation

Jasanoff, Sheila. "Governing Innovation." Seminar-597. May 2009.

Implementation of a New Architecture for the US National Accounts

Jorgenson, Dale W., and J. Steven Landefeld. "Implementation of a New Architecture for the US National Accounts." American Economic Review 99.2 (May 2009): 64-68.

The Causes and Consequences of Land Use Regulation: Evidence from Greater Boston

Glaeser, Edward L., and Bryce A. Ward. "The Causes and Consequences of Land Use Regulation: Evidence from Greater Boston." Journal of Urban Economics 65.3 (May 2009): 265-278.

The Stimulus and Green Jobs

Stavins, Robert N. "The Stimulus and Green Jobs." The Environmental Forum. May/June 2009.

China's Land System: Past, Present, and Future

Perkins, Dwight H. China's Land System: Past, Present, and Future. Property Rights and Land Policies. Ed. Gregory K. Ingram and Yu-Hung Hong. Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, 2009.

Leader's Log: Lessons from the Financial ‘Accident’: Promoting Sensible and Stable Attitudes Towards Regulation is Part of Risk Management

Sparrow, Malcolm K. "Leader's Log: Lessons from the Financial ‘Accident’: Promoting Sensible and Stable Attitudes Towards Regulation is Part of Risk Management." Aerosafety World. May 2009, 24-25.